Meanwhile, the Steelers placed three players on the waived/injured list: linebacker Arnold Harrison (knee), linebacker Mike Humpal (neck stinger) and safety Ran Mundy (ankle). As waived/injured players, there's a chance they may be re-signed once they recover from their injuries.

As far as other cuts made by the Steelers, here's the list that was released today:

Wide receivers Willie Reid, Eddie Drummond and Micah Rucker;

Punter Paul Ernster;

Running back Justin Vncent;

Tight ends Dezmond Sherrod and Lee Vickers;

Fullback Billy Latsko;

Offensive linemen Doug Legursky; Matt Lentz and Jeremy Parquet;

Defensive linemen Ryan McBean, Scott Paxson and Jordan Reffett;

Linebacker Patrick Bailey;

Defensive backs Roy Lewis, Grant Mason and Travis Williams.

Finally, wide receiver Marvin Allen will be added to the Steelers' practice squad as part of the NFL's international player development program. Allen is from England.

On Sunday, the Steelers will assign eight more players to their practice squad.

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